Post by Rat Boy on Dec 8, 2013 17:31:11 GMT -5

Classic Example.

2012 Auburn Tigers: 3-9, 0-8 in the SEC

Coach Fired, Malzahn hired.

2013 Auburn Tigers: 12-1, 7-1 in the SEC, playing for the National Championship. With largely the same roster. (They do have a new QB who also isn't the greatest at passing the ball and was a CORNERBACK last year.)

Yes, I know it is college. But there are examples in the NFL as well. I used to be a BIG proponent of "have patience, quick turnarounds are rare." But they are happening more often than ever before. Heck, look at the Eagles and Chiefs this year.

Post by wolf1023 on Dec 8, 2013 17:56:13 GMT -5

As for the team, we need an entire new coaching staff and that coaching staff needs to make ALL jobs open competitions, even the QB. Make RGIII earn the right to be called the starter. And if he gets beat out by Cousins, then so be it. We move on and it's what's best for the team. The only reason RGIII is starting now, is because he was picked so high. His play on the field sure as hell hasn't earned him that right. Everyone should have to earn their starting jobs. Period!

Thats just it Wolf, RG3 didn't earn the start this year. He was not ready. You really think it was MS's decision ?

Yes I do. But I wasn't talking about this year. I was talking about moving forward and next year. I could care less about this year because the entire team is done. Time to move on.

Post by Jurgyfan on Dec 8, 2013 19:48:42 GMT -5

Are we acknowledging that Snyder and Shanahan have fallen out, and if so why?

Is it over Griffin?

If it is, who is correct, Snyder or Shanahan?

Based on that, would firing Shanahan make a lick of difference?

Here's the soap opera that's developing:

Al Galdi has reported on 980 that the Texans want Shanahan, regardless of whether he's fired. The inference is that Shanahan or his camp leaked the Graziano story because he's done and heading to Houston. And Griffin no doubt would love to have Briles in Washington. So, everyone's about to get happy, right?

Post by Optics on Dec 8, 2013 20:05:30 GMT -5

Are we acknowledging that Snyder and Shanahan have fallen out, and if so why?

Is it over Griffin?

If it is, who is correct, Snyder or Shanahan?

Based on that, would firing Shanahan make a lick of difference?

Here's the soap opera that's developing:

Al Galdi has reported on 980 that the Texans want Shanahan, regardless of whether he's fired. The inference is that Shanahan or his camp leaked the Graziano story because he's done and heading to Houston. And Griffin no doubt would love to have Briles in Washington. So, everyone's about to get happy, right?

Any chance we could work out some kind of trade? Maybe get a first round pick back.

(I'm only half kidding).

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei

Post by Jurgyfan on Dec 8, 2013 20:13:56 GMT -5

Al Galdi has reported on 980 that the Texans want Shanahan, regardless of whether he's fired. The inference is that Shanahan or his camp leaked the Graziano story because he's done and heading to Houston. And Griffin no doubt would love to have Briles in Washington. So, everyone's about to get happy, right?

Any chance we could work out some kind of trade? Maybe get a first round pick back.

(I'm only half kidding).

Maybe they should go with it; you probably called the firing right this morning.

Post by 1afn1 on Dec 9, 2013 2:06:33 GMT -5

Are we acknowledging that Snyder and Shanahan have fallen out, and if so why?

Is it over Griffin?

If it is, who is correct, Snyder or Shanahan?

Based on that, would firing Shanahan make a lick of difference?

Here's the soap opera that's developing:

Al Galdi has reported on 980 that the Texans want Shanahan, regardless of whether he's fired. The inference is that Shanahan or his camp leaked the Graziano story because he's done and heading to Houston. And Griffin no doubt would love to have Briles in Washington. So, everyone's about to get happy, right?

How was any of this accomplished without violating tampering rules. If this is true, then Houston owes us draft picks.

Post by Terry on Dec 9, 2013 8:37:56 GMT -5

I think NFL enforcement of its anti-tampering is either slim or none. I think it likes the coaching merry-go-round as it keeps fan interest higher 365/24/7, and so might be prepared to bend over and pretend to tie its shoe when coaches and owners are winking at each other.